5:8 though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

Generally when we talk about someone “learning to obey” we are implying that previously that person had been somewhat less than obedient. Here, however, that… Continue reading →

5:7 He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

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5:4 Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

The false religions of the day appointed to priesthood anyone they pleased; and in fact the Jewish priesthood had itself declined to that… Continue reading →

5.2 The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.

Carrying on from verse 1, this verse continues the qualifications of an earthly high priest. As a… Continue reading →

5:1 For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

The first thing we see is that every high priest –… Continue reading →

4:16 Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.

We have a high priest who has been touched by our weaknesses …… Continue reading →